Category: Insectivora (Insect Eating Mammals)
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African Pygmy Hedgehog Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) is nocturnal animal that is typically found in the eastern and central Africa. In the wild it makes homes in savanna habitats but usually avoid thick forests. While the animal is quite good in swimming and climbing it nevertheless remains busy on land. The hedgehog is also known as…
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Star-nosed Mole Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata) is a short-bodied small mole found in the extreme southeastern Georgia. It appears to have a snout which the animal uses as a touch organ. There are more than 25,000 minute receptors in the mole’s snout. They have the most bizarre noses in the entire animal kingdom. The star-nosed mole…
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Hedgehog Facts For Kids | All about Hedgehogs
Hedgehogs Features and Characteristics They could not see properly which is why they rely on other senses like hearing, touch, and smell. However, hedgehogs are distinguishable by their blunt spines that serve as a protection against potential predators. Hedgehogs often roll up into a tight ball to protect themselves. As they feel threatened, they make…
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What Do Hedgehogs Eat | Hedgehogs Diet
Do you know what do hedgehogs eat? Not many people are aware of the hedgehogs diet. This article displays some of the essential hedgehogs diet facts that are rarely known. A hedgehog belongs to the subfamily of Erinaceinae and is a spiny mammal. These animals are known to reside across Africa, Asia, New Zealand, and…
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Anteater Facts | Anteater Habitat | Anteater Diet
This article illustrates some of the most fascinating and rarely known anteater facts including its habitat, diet and feeding. Anteater belongs to the Vermilingua suborder and is also known as antbears. These animals predominantly eat termites and ants. These animals have lengthy tongues that can be extended even more than its head. Anteaters have no…
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